Natsuya Semikawa Books

"A Japanese style pub called "Nobu" exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. Its customers? A pair of slacker soldiers, a spoiled heiress, an uptight tax collector, and more... When the citizens of this strange world sit down to enjoy some unfamiliar Japanese cuisine, their troubles simply melt away... The curtain rises on this otherworldly eatery and the gourmet fantasy about to unfold within!"--

Nobu's warm oshibori towels are just the thing on a cold autumn's night. There are new faces dropping by, and Chief's working on new dishes as well. There's a chef who appreciates Nobu's stewed food, a bard who senses that Chief is feeling lost, and even a monk sent by the church to investigate rumors of witches...!? Chawanmushi, dashimaki tamago, hamburg steak... This volume is packed with more flavors from Nobu!

"Jean the Euryan spy has submitted a report about his past dining experience at Nobu. Though nobody believes him, Queen Regent Celestine gives him one last chance to prove himself, so Jean sets off to investigate Nobu once more… Kushikatsu, takikomi gohan, apple pie… This is volume 9 of the otherworldly gourmet fantasy story, where delicious dishes nourish both body and soul."

"Berthold has found himself stuck with an overabundance of both smoked and dried squid! Perhaps the staff at Nobu can come up with a few bright ideas to put it to use... It's the 10th volume of the otherworldly gourmet fantasy story, where delicious dishes nourish both body and soul."

It's another day and another round of colorful customers at the Japanese-style pub "Nobu." Shinobu and company can contend with moody guild masters and a spy from a foreign land, but what about a wicked tycoon who threatens the very restaurant...?!It doesn't matter who you are or where you're from - in this otherworldly slice-of-life story, patrons get treated to delicious flounder netsuke, potato salad, ajifurai... and a cold mug of "whatsontapp"!

It's autumn in Eiteriach, and the season brings with it new ingredients and fresh encounters. Like an uptight priest who only loosens up after some eggplant agebitashi, or a mysterious, self-styled minstrel, who starts waxing poetic after a plate of tempura... Not to mention the ups and downs of Berthold and Hermina, who enjoy the blissful pairing of squid and pumpkin in a "couple's boil"...!!An array of autumn flavors bring smiling faces together in this gourmet fantasy!

Japanese-style pub "Nobu" is open for business in an odd, foreign world, and the ever-welcoming Shinobu and Chief are happy to serve up unusually tasty bar food to an array of strange customers. A little thief, an obnoxious messenger, and a pair of squabbling craftsmen are all ready to chow down! Kisu tempura, sashimi, omusoba, and shuto and more are on the menu The delicious aromas of food and drink bring everyone together in this gourmet tale of humanity!

"A Japanese style pub called "Nobu" exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. Its customers? A pair of slacker soldiers, a spoiled heiress, an uptight tax collector, and more... When the citizens of this strange world sit down to enjoy some unfamiliar Japanese cuisine, their troubles simply melt away... The curtain rises on this otherworldly eatery and the gourmet fantasy about to unfold within!"--

"A Japanese style pub called 'Nobu' exists in a back alley of the fictional medieval European city of Eiteriach. Its customers? A pair of slacker soldiers, a spoiled heiress, an uptight tax collector, and more. When the citizens of this strange world sit down to enjoy some unfamiliar Japanese cuisine, their troubles simply melt away. The curtain rises on this otherworldly eatery and the gourmet fantasy about to unfold within"--Back cover.

"“I know what it is I want to do.” With that declaration, Hans set forth on a new path in life. One that leads him away from the barracks and towards Izakaya Nobu, of all places. He’s determined to become a chef, but Chief, Shinobu, and his father Laurenz might have some thoughts about that… Oden, buridaikon, donabedofu… volume 8 carves a new step forward with a menu full of piping hot dishes for winter."